IHSAA girls basketball: Meet the 2024 Indiana Junior All-Stars teams

brian haenchen, indianapolis star

Mon, Jun 3, 2024, 3:16 AM·6 min read

The 2023-24 Indiana girls high school basketball Junior All-Stars have been selected by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

There is a core group of six players who will play against the Kentucky Juniors (June 2) and the Indiana All-Stars (June 5): Columbia City's Addi Baxter, Lawrence Central's Jaylah Lampley, Hamilton Southeastern's Maya Makalusky, South Bend Washington's Monique Mitchell, Noblesville's Meredith Tippner and Warsaw's Brooke Winchester.

The red group — which includes Center Grove's Lilly Bischoff, Franklin Central's Lily Graves and Avon's Aniah Smith — will play the Kentucky Juniors on June 2, while the Blue Group — which includes Lawrence Central's Laila Abdurraqib, Sheridan's Kenzie Garner and Brownsburg's Avery Gordon — will play the Indiana Seniors on June 5.

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Danville's Kaley May will coach the Junior All-Stars. She led the Warriors to a 24-4 finish that culminated with a runner-up finish to eventual Class 3A champion Gibson Southern at semistate in the program's third regional championship since 2017. May will be assisted by Lanesville coach Angie Hinton, who guided the Eagles to a 29-1 finish and their second consecutive Class A state championship.

2024 Indiana Junior All-Stars

Core Group

Columbia City Eagles Addison Baxter (33) rushes up the court against Jennings County Panthers Madelyn McIntosh (5) on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, during the Hall of Fame Classic girls basketball tournament at New Castle Fieldhouse in New Castle. The Columbia City Eagles defeated the Jennings County Panthers, 56-47.

Addi Baxter, Columbia City: The 5-9 Butler commit averaged 18.1 points for the sectional runner-up Eagles. Among her season highlights was a 31-point outburst vs. Indian Creek and 17 points and nine rebounds vs. Jennings County at the Hall of Fame Classic.

On Baxter: 'She's been told she's not good enough at basketball her entire life.' Now, she's a budding star.

Lawrence Central High School junior Jaylah Lampley (10) pulls down a rebound during the second half of an IHSAA class 4A girls’ basketball state finals game against Lake Central high School, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. Lawrence Central won the school’s first state championship title in girl’s basketball.

Jaylah Lampley, Lawrence Central: The highly touted recruit led Lawrence Central to its first state championship in program history, averaging 18 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals. The 6-2 Lampley shot 45% from the floor and 36% from 3.

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Hamilton Southeastern Royals Maya Makalusky (3) holds up three fingers after scoring a three-point basket Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during the IHSAA girls basketball sectional Class 4A game at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indianapolis. The Noblesville Millers defeated the Hamilton Southeastern Royals, 49-45.

Maya Makalusky, Hamilton Southeastern: The 6-3 IU commit dominated last season, clocking 26.1 points per game on 50% shooting with a 41% mark from 3 (77-for-188). She also pulled in 5.6 rebounds per game.

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Washington junior Monique Mitchell drives to the hoop while being defended by Lake Central senior Nadia Clayton during a Class 4A girls basketball regional championship game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at LaPorte High School.

Monique Mitchell, South Bend Washington: The 5-11 forward built off a strong sophomore campaign, averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over 24 games for the sectional champion Panthers.

Noblesville Millers guard Meredith Tippner (23) rushes up the court Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, during the game at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. The Hamilton Southeastern Royals defeated the Noblesville Millers, 71-69.

Meredith Tippner, Noblesville: The multi-sport standout was good for 16.3 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 3.4 apg and 3.3 spg for the 4A semifinalist Millers. The 5-10 Tippner shot 44% from the field.

Warsaw's Brooke Winchester (22) celebrates hitting a shot during the Northridge vs. Warsaw girls sectional basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Northridge Middle School.

Brooke Winchester, Warsaw: The Ball State-bound forward shot 52% from the field with a 37% mark from 3 (41-for-110). Winchester, who stands at 6-0, averaged 15.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2 steals.

Red Group

Center Grove Lilly Bischoff (32) goes in for a lay up as Bedford North Lawrence takes on Center Grove High School in the Girls Class 4A IHSAA Region 7 basketball championship, Feb 10, 2024; Bedford, IN, USA; at Bedford North Lawrence High School.

Lilly Bischoff, Center Grove: The 5-9 guard averaged career-highs in points (11.1), rebounds (4.9), assists (5.7) and steals (1.9) for the semistate runner-up Trojans. Bischoff shot 56% from the field.

Lily Graves, Franklin Central: Graves, a 5-11 guard, logged 11.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the sectional runner-up Flashes.

Ellie Richardson, Scottsburg: The 5-8 guard led the Warriors to their first regional championship since 1995, pouring in 17.2 ppg. Richardson scored 32 points (21 in the third quarter) vs. eventual state champion Gibson Southern in the semistate semifinals.

Aniah Smith, Avon: The 5-3 Smith shot 42% and set career-highs across the board, averaging 21 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 5.2 steals for the Orioles.

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Gibson Southern High School junior Gabby Spink (15) reacts after scoring during the second half of an IHSAA class 3A girls’ basketball state finals game against Norwell High School, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. Gibson Southern won, 63-60.

Gabby Spink, Gibson Southern: The Class 3A champion Titans' leading scorer, Spink, a 5-9 guard, averaged 19.3 points on 41% shooting. She also posted 5 rpg, 5.9 apg and 2.2 spg.

Leah West, Greensburg: The 6-1 forward averaged 16.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and a block over 26 games for the Pirates. West shot 54% from the field and 38% from 3.

Blue Group

Lawrence Central High School junior Laila Abdurraqib (44) brings the ball up court while gesturing to her teammates during the second half of an IHSAA class 4A girls’ basketball state finals game against Lake Central high School, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis. Lawrence Central won the school’s first state championship title in girl’s basketball.

Laila Abdurraqib, Lawrence Central: The 5-7 point guard logged 11.4 points, 4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.3 steals for the state champion Bears. Abdurraqib shot 45% from the field, 39% from 3 and 81% at the line.

On Abdurraqib: She 'breathes life into that team.' Now, LC in rarefied air at state finals.

Addie Bowsman, Twin Lakes: A 5-7 guard, Bowsman averaged 21.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.8 steals. She shot 47% from the field, 42% from 3 and 86% at the line.

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Kenzie Garner, Sheridan: A Ferris State commit, the 6-0 Garner led Sheridan to its first regional championship, averaging 21 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 4.2 steals and 2.2 blocks over 25 games.

Brownsburg Bulldogs junior center Avery Gordon shoots a layup Jan 5, 2024, at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Indiana.

Avery Gordon, Brownsburg: The nationally ranked Purdue commit logged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds, an assist and 2.1 blocks across 23 games. Gordon is a 6-6 center.

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Kira Reynolds, South Bend Washington: The third Purdue-bound Reynolds sister, the 6-3 forward averaged a career-high 16.7 points, plus 11.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 6.5 blocks. She's a career 59% shooter.

Vanessa Wimberly, Lake Central: The 5-6 Wimberly enjoyed a breakout season for the 4A runner-up Indians, averaging 9.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.9 rebounds over 29 games.

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Honorary selection

Marquette Blazers guard Marissa Pleasant (13) defends Lanesville Eagles guard Hadley Crosier (4) during the IHSAA girls basketball Class 1A state championship, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Lanesville Eagles won 51-43.

Hadley Crosier, Lanesville: The 5-9 Crosier, who tore her ACL during the Class A state championship game, averaged 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the two-time defending state champion Eagles.

On Crosier: 'She'll be back better and stronger.'